Dr. Kent Michael

Co-Founder and Executive Director | Alabama Center for Pastoral Resilience

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@aginnt @MLevitt_NP2013 predicted this, no?

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Said a bit differently... when we impose ourselves on others or reactively distance from them, our immaturity may be expressing itself. It seems as if there cannot be too much mutual respect in #relationships.… https://t.co/gtEABDd63F

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Although we all succumb to this at times, it is possible to think differently and be curious about where the feelings of intolerance come from. The more we blame ourselves and/or blame others, the more stuck we… https://t.co/6e6h0TgXGG

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I'm preparing for a presentation on moral development and character education that I am giving to a thoughtful group of educators tomorrow. It's been quite a workout to think about how moral development, family… https://t.co/AZ6GRVydTC

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How much can we really understand about ourselves without knowing where we come from and what we are currently a part of? Family get-togethers provide fertile ground to observe ourselves and significant others in our… https://t.co/sE7M38H11J

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As the #holidays approach and #children are home from school and more under foot than ever, it's only natural for parents to focus on and become more concerned about their child’s #behavior. This is not something… https://t.co/umncWBvW6V

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Been a privilege to finally connect with researcher and author, Jenny Brown at the 56th Annual Symposium on Family Theory and Family Psychotherapy. #bowentheory @ Johns Hopkins Montgomery County https://t.co/Kxp7HL06oN

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@nadigel Thanks @nadigel

[Dr. Kent Michael @kentsmichael]

@nadigel How about devour?

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@nadigel Meh. I think every therapist should read, “Where would you like to start.” 😉

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In this day and age, I think it's important to continue to have hard discussions without attacking the other person or defending ourselves. Both lead to polarization. Is it possible to be true to self and be with… https://t.co/ikVRmRumGW

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I have found this statement to be accurate. I often feel confused when I think a relationship is in balance, and then out of nowhere the other person slings an accusation or criticism my way. I often wonder... Where… https://t.co/Tj2KxpRKdI

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@cortgatliff

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This is a challenging paradigm shift to make when thinking about one’s family. Although we all inherit strengths and weaknesses, at least one family member often inherits the lion’s share of life’s challenges. This… https://t.co/sxnz4R0DPN

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As #parents, it’s easy for us to get seduced into “guiding” the next #generation without doing the necessary work on ourselves. Children seem to function better when parents are managing their own problems while… https://t.co/5nRSzRwpKF

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Although it’s natural to blame ourselves and others for the challenges we face, becoming more objective and aware of the part we play and the parts others play can lead to better functioning in #relationships. It’s… https://t.co/ClMtJs4STj

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@nadigel

[Dr. Kent Michael @kentsmichael]

@nadigel @nadigel great quote. He’s so feisty.

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To what extent is our #behavior in #reaction to someone else's behavior? To what extent is their behavior in reaction to our behavior? What happens when our behavior is more anchored in self and less tied to the… https://t.co/AXcs0UQQ2u

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It took me several years to move beyond conventional cause and effect and multicausal thinking and move towards seeing the #family as an emotional unit. Most of my early attempts at #differentiation were just… https://t.co/8W28RBAek4